NAICS 452311 Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters

NAICS Code: 452311

Code Title: Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters

Code Sector: 44-45 - Retail Trade

NAICS 452311 Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as warehouse clubs, superstores, or supercenters, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of groceries, including a significant amount and variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats, and other perishable groceries, in combination with a general line of new merchandise, such as apparel, furniture, and appliances.


Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Retailing a general line of merchandise via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
  • Retailing a general line of food, known as supermarkets and grocery stores--are classified in Industry 445110, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores;
  • Retailing a general line of new merchandise, known as department stores -are classified in Industry 452210, Department Stores;
  • Retailing a general line of new merchandise, except department stores, warehouse clubs, superstores, and supercenters--are classified in U.S. Industry 452319, All Other General Merchandise Stores; and
  • Retailing used merchandise--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

Alternate Titles

  • Supercenters
  • Superstores (i.e., food and general merchandise)
  • Warehouse clubs (i.e., food and general merchandise)